Circadian rhythms, informally referred to as our internal body clock, have recently been a hot topic in both science and media. Our body clock is controlled by our brain, using light to approximately work around a 24 hour cycle.<\/p>\n
This internal clock is responsible for triggering the secretion of specific hormones in our bloodstream making us more alert, hungry or sleepy at certain times of day. However, our modern day lives don\u2019t always concur with our internal body clocks.<\/p>\n
Scientific studies have been indicating that defying your body clock leads to numerous problems such as obesity, diabetes and cancer. Scientists don\u2019t know all the ins and outs of how our circadian rhythms work, but one thing is for certain \u2013 you should try to avoid mismatching your body clock and your actual life as much as possible. MORE<\/a>>……..<\/p>\n Source : expathealth.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Circadian rhythms, informally referred to as our internal body clock, have recently been a hot topic in both science and media. Our body clock is controlled by our brain, using light to approximately work around a 24 hour cycle. This internal clock is responsible for triggering the secretion of specific hormones in our bloodstream making … Continue reading 8 things you need to know about your body clock<\/span>